Abstract

[...] tryptophan can induce sleep and tranquility. Dietary deficiencies of antioxidants and nutrients (trace elements, vitamins, and nonessential micronutrients such as polyphenols) during aging may precipitate brain diseases, which may be due to failure for protective mechanism against free radicals.

Details

Title
Understanding nutrition, depression and mental illnesses
Author
Sathyanarayana Rao, T; Asha, M; Ramesh, B; Jagannatha Rao, K
Pages
77-82
Publication year
2008
Publication date
Apr 2008
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
00195545
e-ISSN
19983794
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
862877456
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Apr 2008